Career Timeline of Chris Janson: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Chris Janson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Chris Janson is an American country music singer-songwriter with three studio albums released through Warner Records Nashville. He has achieved chart success on Billboard's Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay, with singles like "Good Vibes" and "Done" reaching number one on the latter. Beyond his own recordings, Janson has collaborated with other artists, contributing to albums by Holly Williams and Lee Brice. He has also co-written singles for prominent country artists such as Tim McGraw, LoCash, Randy Houser, and Hank Williams Jr.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 2009: Collaborations with Holly Williams

In June 2009, Chris Janson co-wrote and recorded two duets, "I Hold On" and "A Love I Think Will Last," with Holly Williams for her album Here with Me.

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October 2009: Signing with BNA Records

In October 2009, Chris Janson signed with BNA Records, marking a significant step in his early career.

April 2010: Release of "'Til a Woman Comes Along"

In April 2010, Chris Janson released his debut single, "'Til a Woman Comes Along", under BNA Records.

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May 1, 2010: Chart Debut of "'Til a Woman Comes Along"

On May 1, 2010, Chris Janson's debut single, "'Til a Woman Comes Along," debuted at No. 56 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

2012: Co-writing "Truck Yeah"

In 2012, Chris Janson co-wrote Tim McGraw's single "Truck Yeah" after leaving BNA Records.

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2013: Contributions to Lee Brice and Justin Moore's Albums

In 2013, Chris Janson played harmonica on the track "Beer" from Lee Brice's album Hard 2 Love and wrote the title track to Justin Moore's album Off the Beaten Path.

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2013: Signing with Bigger Picture Music Group and Releasing "Better I Don't"

In 2013, Chris Janson signed with Bigger Picture Music Group and released the single "Better I Don't," which he co-wrote with his wife, Kelly, and Pat Bunch.

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2014: Closure of Bigger Picture and Release of 'Take It to the Bank'

In 2014, Bigger Picture Music Group closed. Columbia Records released Chris Janson's 'Take It to the Bank', including "Til a Woman Comes Along" and other songs recorded during his time with BNA.

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May 2015: Official Release of "Buy Me a Boat"

In May 2015, Chris Janson's self-released single "Buy Me a Boat" was officially released via Warner Records Nashville, after gaining popularity through airplay on the Bobby Bones Show.

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2016: Co-writing "Song Number 7"

In 2016, Chris Janson co-wrote Randy Houser's "Song Number 7."

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September 2017: Release of "Everybody" Album

In September 2017, Chris Janson's second album for Warner Nashville, titled Everybody, was released. The lead single from the album was "Fix a Drink".

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2018: Release of "Drunk Girl"

In 2018, Chris Janson released "Drunk Girl" as a single, following "Fix a Drink" from his album Everybody.

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2019: Release of "Real Friends" Album

In 2019, Chris Janson released the album Real Friends, which included the number-one singles "Good Vibes" and "Done".

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2022: Starting "Harpeth 60 Records"

In 2022, Chris Janson launched his own imprint, "Harpeth 60 Records" with Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, after releasing his fourth and final album with Warner.